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WANTED U Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Joji

Joji · 2010s+ · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body
Pickups
Gretsch Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp
Unknown studio amp (likely Fender or Vox style clean platform, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

No direct evidence of exact amp or pedal models for the riff section of 'WANTED U' by Joji. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical studio practices. Studio recording, released 2018 (BALLADS 1 album).

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
5.5
Gain
4
Reverb
5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Reverb pedal (model unknown) · reverb
  • Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus

Gretsch G5420T → Chorus pedal → Reverb pedal → Clean amp (likely Fender or Vox style, spring reverb on)

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Tone Character

  • slightly gritty edge
  • warm hollowbody resonance
  • clear note definition
  • mild breakup
  • lush ambience
  • dynamic pick attack
  • open, airy highs
  • midrange presence
  • not heavily saturated
  • studio-polished

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No official rig rundown, studio notes, or direct pedal/amp model confirmation for 'WANTED U' riff section.
  • ⚠️Guitar model inferred from typical Joji/producer gear and genre/era; Gretsch hollowbody is a common choice for this sound.
  • ⚠️Amp model and settings estimated based on genre (modern indie/alt rock), era (2010s+), and typical studio practices.
  • ⚠️No explicit pedal or effect model is confirmed for this recording; effects are inferred from audio and genre conventions.
  • ⚠️Settings are estimated; no numeric values found in sources.
  • ⚠️If more direct evidence emerges, update gear and settings accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The guitar riff in 'WANTED U' by Joji is clean with a touch of warmth and breakup, sitting in a modern R&B/lo-fi context. The tone is mid-forward but not harsh, with balanced bass and treble, and a moderate reverb for space—typical of Joji's understated, intimate production style.

Sources